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Stem

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Meaning

The long thin part of the plant connecting the roots to the leaves.

Singular Noun: Stem
Plural Noun: Stems

About Stems

The stem of a tree is called the trunk.

Examples

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This plant has a stem from the bulb to the leaves and flower. The trunk of a tree is a stem. The stem connects the roots to the leaves.


A plant organ that supports the plant and connects the leaves and roots to allow chemicals to be transferred between them.